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Misunderstanding Leads to Lakers Player's Arrest Review

1/16/2026

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department determined that the arrest was a misunderstanding in last month's incident involving Samson Nacua and Adou Thiero’s SUV.
Investigators found Samson believed he were taking his brother's vehicle because both cars are similar in model and color.
Lakers player Adou Thiero opted not to press charges.
The case has been submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for review.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department determined that the arrest was a misunderstanding in last month's incident involving Samson Nacua and Adou Thiero’s SUV.
Investigators found Samson believed he were taking his brother's vehicle because both cars are similar in model and color.
Lakers player Adou Thiero opted not to press charges.
The case has been submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for review.